H

A title of honor given to princes. The kings of England, before the time of James I., were not usually saluted with the title of "Majesty," but with that of "Highness." The children of crowned heads generally receive the style of "Highness." Wharton. … [Read more...] about HIGHNESS

Oath taken by doctors and medical school students to practice medicine honestly and adhere to accepted medical ethics. … [Read more...] about HIPPOCRATIC OATH

A free and public road; way, or street; one which every person has the right to use. Abbott v. Duluth (C C.) 104 Fed. 837; Shelby County Com'rs v. Castetter, 7 Ind. App. 309, 83 N. B. 066; State v. Cowan, 29 N. C 248; In re City of New York, 135 N. Y. 253, 31 N. E. 1043, 81 Am. St Rep. 825; Parsons v. San Francisco, 28 Cal. 464."In all counties of this state, public high' ways … [Read more...] about HIGHWAY

See HERCISCUNDA. … [Read more...] about HIRCISCUNDA

Theft taking place on a public road. Slang for a transaction where one party has such leverage over the other and can demand such a high price so that it is akin to a robbery taking place. … [Read more...] about HIGHWAY ROBBERY